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14-05-2006, 07:00 AM
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Hi all
I share my place with four dogs, I'm on 5 acres NNSW. I've noticed they love my lemon scented Verbena, they chew on it daily. I'm curious to find other plants others have seen to be enjoyed by dogs. Thanks peter |
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14-05-2006, 07:31 AM
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"peter" wrote in message
u... Hi all I share my place with four dogs, I'm on 5 acres NNSW. I've noticed they love my lemon scented Verbena, they chew on it daily. I'm curious to find other plants others have seen to be enjoyed by dogs. Thanks peter please to suffer my ignorance: there's a shrub which i know grows well in sydney and canberra & all points in between (and so quite probably in nnsw) about 1 metre high max but often less. the pointed oval leaves (about 2-3cm long) grow out green but rapidly turn to a beautiful vibrant crimson red all year around. i find it very beautiful but, as you see, i have no idea what it's called :-) someone here would know. my dog LOVES IT and so do his friends. not to chew, but to smell, rub themselves on & lift their dear little legs on. (what it's appeal could possibly be, i have no idea, but it must have a compelling smell) i was also reading recently about what makes a good "dog garden". landscaping ideas include lots of paths and "garden rooms" and other explorable areas. many dogs like some up-high viewing points to add to the mix, as well as low-down areas (without a view) for exploration and sniffing, etc. some places they can dig freely for toys or treats and make a mess without getting into trouble from you g. some sheltered sunny areas for dozing and slacking, and of course some open areas if they're into chasing tennis balls lovingly thrown by your good self etc. many dogs enjoy swimming or paddling, so a pond or little pool for them might be a nice idea depending on your water access/restrictions/how nice you are. in short, if it's visually interesting & can be explored part by part by a human, it's probably good for a dog too. (here i hope i'm not telling you things you already know & have done. ;-) good luck with finding out which other plants they like! kylie |
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14-05-2006, 07:34 AM
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Hi all I share my place with four dogs, I'm on 5 acres NNSW. I've noticed they love my lemon scented Verbena, they chew on it daily. I'm curious to find other plants others have seen to be enjoyed by dogs. Thanks peter These are some poisonous ones...The others cant be found for the moment.... http://www.puppychow.com/Health/Poisonous_Plants.aspx |
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14-05-2006, 08:45 AM
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"Jonno" wrote in message ... peter wrote: Hi all I share my place with four dogs, I'm on 5 acres NNSW. I've noticed they love my lemon scented Verbena, they chew on it daily. I'm curious to find other plants others have seen to be enjoyed by dogs. Thanks peter These are some poisonous ones...The others cant be found for the moment.... http://www.puppychow.com/Health/Poisonous_Plants.aspx Good site. I was suprised by some of the dangerous plants listed. thanks |
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14-05-2006, 08:47 AM
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"0tterbot" wrote in message ... "peter" wrote in message u... Hi all I share my place with four dogs, I'm on 5 acres NNSW. I've noticed they love my lemon scented Verbena, they chew on it daily. I'm curious to find other plants others have seen to be enjoyed by dogs. Thanks peter please to suffer my ignorance: there's a shrub which i know grows well in sydney and canberra & all points in between (and so quite probably in nnsw) about 1 metre high max but often less. the pointed oval leaves (about 2-3cm long) grow out green but rapidly turn to a beautiful vibrant crimson red all year around. i find it very beautiful but, as you see, i have no idea what it's called :-) someone here would know. my dog LOVES IT and so do his friends. not to chew, but to smell, rub themselves on & lift their dear little legs on. (what it's appeal could possibly be, i have no idea, but it must have a compelling smell) i was also reading recently about what makes a good "dog garden". landscaping ideas include lots of paths and "garden rooms" and other explorable areas. many dogs like some up-high viewing points to add to the mix, as well as low-down areas (without a view) for exploration and sniffing, etc. some places they can dig freely for toys or treats and make a mess without getting into trouble from you g. some sheltered sunny areas for dozing and slacking, and of course some open areas if they're into chasing tennis balls lovingly thrown by your good self etc. many dogs enjoy swimming or paddling, so a pond or little pool for them might be a nice idea depending on your water access/restrictions/how nice you are. in short, if it's visually interesting & can be explored part by part by a human, it's probably good for a dog too. (here i hope i'm not telling you things you already know & have done. ;-) good luck with finding out which other plants they like! kylie We're very lucky here. It's a small piece of paradise. Everything grows well.All the animals have an easy life with heaps to explore. Thanks for your great reply, a lot of ideas there to consider. Cheers |
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14-05-2006, 12:55 PM
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peter wrote:
"0tterbot" wrote in message ... "peter" wrote in message u... Hi all I share my place with four dogs, I'm on 5 acres NNSW. I've noticed they love my lemon scented Verbena, they chew on it daily. I'm curious to find other plants others have seen to be enjoyed by dogs. Thanks peter please to suffer my ignorance: there's a shrub which i know grows well in sydney and canberra & all points in between (and so quite probably in nnsw) about 1 metre high max but often less. the pointed oval leaves (about 2-3cm long) grow out green but rapidly turn to a beautiful vibrant crimson red all year around. i find it very beautiful but, as you see, i have no idea what it's called :-) someone here would know. my dog LOVES IT and so do his friends. not to chew, but to smell, rub themselves on & lift their dear little legs on. (what it's appeal could possibly be, i have no idea, but it must have a compelling smell) i was also reading recently about what makes a good "dog garden". landscaping ideas include lots of paths and "garden rooms" and other explorable areas. many dogs like some up-high viewing points to add to the mix, as well as low-down areas (without a view) for exploration and sniffing, etc. some places they can dig freely for toys or treats and make a mess without getting into trouble from you g. some sheltered sunny areas for dozing and slacking, and of course some open areas if they're into chasing tennis balls lovingly thrown by your good self etc. many dogs enjoy swimming or paddling, so a pond or little pool for them might be a nice idea depending on your water access/restrictions/how nice you are. in short, if it's visually interesting & can be explored part by part by a human, it's probably good for a dog too. (here i hope i'm not telling you things you already know & have done. ;-) good luck with finding out which other plants they like! kylie We're very lucky here. It's a small piece of paradise. Everything grows well.All the animals have an easy life with heaps to explore. Thanks for your great reply, a lot of ideas there to consider. Cheers Use www.google.com to search for "dog friendly garden" You'll :-) be surprised.... |
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14-05-2006, 02:30 PM
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I share my place with four dogs, I'm on 5 acres NNSW. I've noticed they love my lemon scented Verbena, they chew on it daily. I'm curious to find other plants others have seen to be enjoyed by dogs. Thanks peter Ours picks capsicums off the bush given a chance (we closed off the garden after finding some bush bits near the back door). I think this started because he liked to eat the grass near the capsicums. Also broad beans. Andrew -- Andrew Gabb email: Adelaide, South Australia phone: +61 8 8342-1021, fax: +61 8 8269-3280 ----- |
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15-05-2006, 01:11 AM
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"Jonno" wrote in message ... peter wrote: "0tterbot" wrote in message ... "peter" wrote in message u... Hi all I share my place with four dogs, I'm on 5 acres NNSW. I've noticed they love my lemon scented Verbena, they chew on it daily. I'm curious to find other plants others have seen to be enjoyed by dogs. Thanks peter please to suffer my ignorance: there's a shrub which i know grows well in sydney and canberra & all points in between (and so quite probably in nnsw) about 1 metre high max but often less. the pointed oval leaves (about 2-3cm long) grow out green but rapidly turn to a beautiful vibrant crimson red all year around. i find it very beautiful but, as you see, i have no idea what it's called :-) someone here would know. my dog LOVES IT and so do his friends. not to chew, but to smell, rub themselves on & lift their dear little legs on. (what it's appeal could possibly be, i have no idea, but it must have a compelling smell) i was also reading recently about what makes a good "dog garden". landscaping ideas include lots of paths and "garden rooms" and other explorable areas. many dogs like some up-high viewing points to add to the mix, as well as low-down areas (without a view) for exploration and sniffing, etc. some places they can dig freely for toys or treats and make a mess without getting into trouble from you g. some sheltered sunny areas for dozing and slacking, and of course some open areas if they're into chasing tennis balls lovingly thrown by your good self etc. many dogs enjoy swimming or paddling, so a pond or little pool for them might be a nice idea depending on your water access/restrictions/how nice you are. in short, if it's visually interesting & can be explored part by part by a human, it's probably good for a dog too. (here i hope i'm not telling you things you already know & have done. ;-) good luck with finding out which other plants they like! kylie We're very lucky here. It's a small piece of paradise. Everything grows well.All the animals have an easy life with heaps to explore. Thanks for your great reply, a lot of ideas there to consider. Cheers Use www.google.com to search for "dog friendly garden" You'll :-) be surprised.... good old google. I should have done that first up cheers |
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15-05-2006, 01:12 AM
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"Andrew Gabb" wrote in message ... peter wrote: I share my place with four dogs, I'm on 5 acres NNSW. I've noticed they love my lemon scented Verbena, they chew on it daily. I'm curious to find other plants others have seen to be enjoyed by dogs. Thanks peter Ours picks capsicums off the bush given a chance (we closed off the garden after finding some bush bits near the back door). I think this started because he liked to eat the grass near the capsicums. Also broad beans. Andrew Thanks Andrew I'll get a few capsicum plants cheers |
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15-05-2006, 01:51 AM
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peter wrote:
"Jonno" wrote in message ... peter wrote: "0tterbot" wrote in message ... "peter" wrote in message u... Hi all I share my place with four dogs, I'm on 5 acres NNSW. I've noticed they love my lemon scented Verbena, they chew on it daily. I'm curious to find other plants others have seen to be enjoyed by dogs. Thanks peter please to suffer my ignorance: there's a shrub which i know grows well in sydney and canberra & all points in between (and so quite probably in nnsw) about 1 metre high max but often less. the pointed oval leaves (about 2-3cm long) grow out green but rapidly turn to a beautiful vibrant crimson red all year around. i find it very beautiful but, as you see, i have no idea what it's called :-) someone here would know. my dog LOVES IT and so do his friends. not to chew, but to smell, rub themselves on & lift their dear little legs on. (what it's appeal could possibly be, i have no idea, but it must have a compelling smell) i was also reading recently about what makes a good "dog garden". landscaping ideas include lots of paths and "garden rooms" and other explorable areas. many dogs like some up-high viewing points to add to the mix, as well as low-down areas (without a view) for exploration and sniffing, etc. some places they can dig freely for toys or treats and make a mess without getting into trouble from you g. some sheltered sunny areas for dozing and slacking, and of course some open areas if they're into chasing tennis balls lovingly thrown by your good self etc. many dogs enjoy swimming or paddling, so a pond or little pool for them might be a nice idea depending on your water access/restrictions/how nice you are. in short, if it's visually interesting & can be explored part by part by a human, it's probably good for a dog too. (here i hope i'm not telling you things you already know & have done. ;-) good luck with finding out which other plants they like! kylie We're very lucky here. It's a small piece of paradise. Everything grows well.All the animals have an easy life with heaps to explore. Thanks for your great reply, a lot of ideas there to consider. Cheers Use www.google.com to search for "dog friendly garden" You'll :-) be surprised.... good old google. I should have done that first up cheers Google hasn't got all the answers We have the other answers based on experience... |
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16-05-2006, 12:06 PM
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I have a friend whose dog just loves chillies - even habenaros - until the
next day then he gets very nervous as he needs to squat :-) "peter" wrote in message u... "Andrew Gabb" wrote in message ... peter wrote: I share my place with four dogs, I'm on 5 acres NNSW. I've noticed they love my lemon scented Verbena, they chew on it daily. I'm curious to find other plants others have seen to be enjoyed by dogs. Thanks peter Ours picks capsicums off the bush given a chance (we closed off the garden after finding some bush bits near the back door). I think this started because he liked to eat the grass near the capsicums. Also broad beans. Andrew Thanks Andrew I'll get a few capsicum plants cheers |
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28-06-2006, 12:21 PM
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Hi all I share my place with four dogs, I'm on 5 acres NNSW. I've noticed they love my lemon scented Verbena, they chew on it daily. I'm curious to find other plants others have seen to be enjoyed by dogs. Thanks peter I had a large prostrate rosemary, and the fox terrier used to love sitting in the middle of it. -- ant |
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29-06-2006, 08:09 AM
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"ant" wrote in message ... peter wrote: Hi all I share my place with four dogs, I'm on 5 acres NNSW. I've noticed they love my lemon scented Verbena, they chew on it daily. I'm curious to find other plants others have seen to be enjoyed by dogs. Thanks peter I had a large prostrate rosemary, and the fox terrier used to love sitting in the middle of it. -- ant Ta. I'll lookout for one. They leave my other rosmary alone, (upright). It is near the scented lemon verbena, which is trying to keep up with the dogs, but only just. Cheers |
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29-06-2006, 12:02 PM
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peter wrote:
"ant" wrote in message ... peter wrote: Hi all I share my place with four dogs, I'm on 5 acres NNSW. I've noticed they love my lemon scented Verbena, they chew on it daily. I'm curious to find other plants others have seen to be enjoyed by dogs. Thanks peter I had a large prostrate rosemary, and the fox terrier used to love sitting in the middle of it. -- ant Ta. I'll lookout for one. They leave my other rosmary alone, (upright). It is near the scented lemon verbena, which is trying to keep up with the dogs, but only just. Cheers She really did a job on this rosemary. I wondered if maybe she was after lizards or something under it, but she'd just sit in it for hours. She totally changed its shape by her activities. The dogs also love sticky weed. You don't want to plant this stuff, it's horrible, but they love to eat the seeds. It's some creepign, very fine weed, and it sticks to everything.When you try to pull it out, the connection to the roots is really fine, and it breaks off. I don't know how the seeds taste, but they totally go for it. They'll be in there for hours, stripping off the seeds. -- ant |
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